The celebration takes place on Friday 13 March and Saturday 14 March and is designed for families. This year also includes a children’s Sardinita burial, so kids can enjoy a special moment of their own. Expect inflatable attractions, street parties and the energy of the batucada throughout the weekend.
Friday, 13 March
6:00 pm
School carnival parade and the Sardinita’s final walk, with costumes and a festive atmosphere, accompanied by Tambor Axé batucada from the Puntallana Music Academy.
Location: parade route through the town
6:30 pm
La Verbena de Nona show, a fun family activity to keep the celebration going.
Location: Plaza de San Juan
After the show
Final walk of the Sardinita before the burning and, afterwards, inflatable attractions for children.
Location: Plaza de San Juan
Saturday, 14 March
12:00 pm
Presentation of the Sardina de la Selva, with batucada, a festive atmosphere, inflatables and a street party with live music.
Location: Plaza del Mercadillo Municipal
8:00 pm
The Sardine wake, a traditional moment mixing humour and farewell, with live entertainment.
Location: Plaza de San Juan
From 9:30 pm
Procession of the Sardina de la Selva, with carnival entourage, widows, widowers and masked characters, accompanied by the Puntallana Music Academy batucada.
Location: procession route, starting from Plaza de San Juan
After the burning
Big closing street party with orchestras and dance music to end the celebration in style.
Location: Plaza de San Juan